Monthly Archives: September 2021

Short Story Wednesday – Best Eaten Cold

Posted on September 28, 2021 by Rick Robinson

Best Eaten Cold and Other Stories: A Murder Squad Anthology, First published by The History Press UK. This ebook edition first published in 2011 The Blurb:Best Eaten Cold and Other Stories showcases a group of highly regarded, award-winning crime writers who all … Continue reading →

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Fall is Here

Posted on September 24, 2021 by Rick Robinson

Here it is the end of Summer, beginning of Fall, and though our drought is undiminished, rain is predicted for late next week. Meanwhile, we’ve had our high-dose flu shots, and will get Covid boosters  at the end of September … Continue reading →

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Art Fitzpatrick & Van Kaufman – Masters of the Art of Automobile Advertising

Posted on September 16, 2021 by Rick Robinson

200-page hardcover book – released August 23rd – chronicling the work of automobile advertising illustrators Art Fitzpatrick and Van Kaufman. This is the definitive book about the greatest artists in automobile advertising history. Produced in cooperation with the estates of … Continue reading →

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short stories: Silver Waves of Summer

Posted on September 15, 2021 by Rick Robinson

The Silver Waves of Summer, edited by David M. Olsen, Kelp Books 2021 short story anthology, mystery The stories here are all set on or near the beach, as the title suggests. All but one is set in the late … Continue reading →

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Suspicion

Posted on September 11, 2021 by Rick Robinson
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It’s the end of Summer…

Posted on September 7, 2021 by Rick Robinson

…so here’s an end of Summer-y image for you.

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Doing Time by Jodi Taylor

Posted on September 2, 2021 by Rick Robinson

Doing Time by Jodi Taylor, Headline 2019 (UK), 2020 (US) trade paper science fiction novel, first in series. 468 pages Jodi Taylor is the author of the delightful and popular time travel series The Chronicles of St. Mary’s, which is up … Continue reading →

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niggles & peeves

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Rick Robinson

Texas doesn’t want you to vote – or have an abortion. Damned GOP State legislature and damned GOP Governor taking away rights of persons of color and women. I’m steamed! I guess Texans get what they vote for, but damn, … Continue reading →

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